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Georgia Legislature Today: Marijuana group

Mar. 28, 2017 - Atlanta - Rep. Allen Peake, R - Macon, is congratulated after the House passed SB 16, which would expand the list of disorders eligible for treatment under the state's nascent medical marijuana program. The chamber voted 167-4 on Tuesday to adopt the bill. The 39th legislative day of the 2017 General Assembly. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM
Mar. 28, 2017 - Atlanta - Rep. Allen Peake, R - Macon, is congratulated after the House passed SB 16, which would expand the list of disorders eligible for treatment under the state's nascent medical marijuana program. The chamber voted 167-4 on Tuesday to adopt the bill. The 39th legislative day of the 2017 General Assembly. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM
By Mark Niesse
Jan 24, 2018

The Georgia General Assembly at a glance for Wednesday, Jan. 24, Day 9 of the 2018 legislative session:

Medical marijuana: The House Medical Cannabis Working Group, chaired by medical marijuana supporter Rep. Allen Peake, holds its first meeting of this year's legislative session at 1 p.m. Peake, R-Macon, is the sponsor of House Bill 645, which would allow medical marijuana cultivation and distribution to registered patients.

Gold Star: Family members of a fallen service member would be eligible for up to two free Gold Star license plates, according to House Bill 287. The legislation will be heard by the Senate Veterans, Military, & Homeland Security Committee at 8:30 a.m.

Under the Gold Dome: Wednesday is Georgia Acupuncture Legislative Day, Georgia Cancer Awareness Day and Electric Vehicle Day. Expect to see organizations that care about these issues in the Capitol.